Recreation Assistant
One Leisure Huntingdon is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Recreation Assistant.
You will deliver and support the One Leisure corporate and site-specific systems, procedures and programmes to ensure a quality customer experience and exceptional service both within the poolside environment and dry side. This will include working as a lifeguard, and assisting on reception, in the gym and throughout the leisure centre.
You will ideally have experience as a Lifeguard, although training can be provided to the right candidate.
Any candidates who do not currently hold a Lifeguard qualification, will be required to complete the following swimming competency test before interview:
- swim 50m in less than 1 minute - swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
- tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
- surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
- climb out of the pool unaided
This position gives anyone new into the industry the opportunity to gain a wide variety of qualifications and experience within a leisure environment.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
The closing date is 9am 20 November 2026 and interviews will be held the week commencing 23 November 2026. This is a rolling campaign and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; the advert may close early should suitable applications be received.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Salary range
- £27,185 - £28,015 per year